gaily
Americanadverb
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with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.
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with showiness; showily.
adverb
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in a lively manner; cheerfully
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with bright colours; showily
Etymology
Origin of gaily
Example Sentences
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Of all the Jews who had come to our house this was the first to enter gaily and with a question about our own comfort.
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She danced around the room, gaily swinging her school bag.
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“Who is ripe for an adventure?” she called out gaily.
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Lady Constance remarked gaily to Madame Ionesco, who nodded and yawned.
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Lady Constance said gaily, taking her husband’s arm.
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